SPORTING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 29 March 1926, Page 10

SPORTING.

THE GRAND NATIONAL. AVON BY JACK HORNER. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright Australian anil H.Z. Cable Association LONDON, Aluroll 26. The Grant! National, which was run at Aintreo to-day, resulted : Jack Horner 1 Old Tuv Bridge 2 Bright’s Boy 3 Thirty started. Won by three lengths. A fortnight ago, the Hon. Kenneth McKay, heir to' Lord Inchcape, sold Jack Horner to Air C. Schwartz, a New York merchant, who had taken a violent fancy to steeplechasing, and was determined’some day to win the Grand National. He gave £4OOO for Jack Horner, and an additional £2OOO conditional upon his winning tho Grand National. Critics class the race ns in every way tho best Grand National for many years, it was a good race throughout. Nineteen out of thirty starters finished tile first round of the course, and fourteen completed the raceCasualties among the . riders were severe. The rider of Koko suffered concussion. Lone Hand’s rider broke an arm, and another had a thigh lacerated by his horse jumping on him.

WARWICK FARM. MEETING. WTNDBAG WINS CHIPPING NORTON STAKES. By Coble—Press Association—CopyrlfM. Australian nnA N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 5.5. p.m., March 281. SYDNEY. March 27. The weather was fine for the War-' wick Farm meeting. The course, owing

to the sandy nature of the ground, was good despite heave rain. Res lilts : CHIP RING NORTON STAKES, of 1000 -sovs ; lj miles. —-Windbag 1, The Night Patrol 2, Pantheon 3. Five started, including Te Alonanui. Tho Night patrol, with AA’indbag lying handy, made the running to the entrance of t!ie straight, where AYindbag closed tip and got his head in front at the Leger. 1 here was then a great finish. Windbag winning by half a length. Te AJonanni finished fourth, beating David by a head. Time, 2niin SJ.spc. AUTUMN CUP, of 1000 sovs; .1A mi’es. —Tookarbv 1, Dion 2, Prince Minimbah 3. Seventeen started. Won by a head. Time, 2min .'Msec.

HORORATA MEETING. CORINTHIC WINS CUP. By Tdcjrauli—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, March 28. The Hororata races were held on Saturday in perfect weather. The totalizator handled £7432, against £10.041 last year. There was a fair attendance. Results: — BANGOR HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, o! 105 sovs; 1 mile.—B Sayonara (N. Shore) 9.4, 1; 6 Kilcannieh 9.12, 2; 3 Gay Life 9.9, 3. Also ran—l. Gaj Queen, 4 Boil Skirl, 5 Hiero, 2 Lady Clareuceux, 7 Rigel, 5 Gay Jim. Won by a neck, with Gay Life some distance back. Time, Imin 45 3-oscc. 'TRIAL PLATE, of 100..sovs; 5 furlongs.— 1 Young Loehinvar (Emerson) 1; I Bonnie Waif 2; 2 Glonalmond 3. Also ran—s Malcolm, 6 Go'd Silk, 3 'Tam Glen, 7 Lancer. Won by three! lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 4 2-s.see.

HORORATA CUP. of 225 sovs; ]J miles. —4 Corinthic (AY. Brown) 7.0, 1 : 3 Zaragoza 7.10, 2; 2 Retrospect 5.7, 3. Also ran—l Mount Marta. 44’on by a. length, two lengths between second and third. Time. 2min 10 2-ssec.

. GBANDORE TROT, of 115 sovs; H miics.—Surfboard (Price) 12, 1; 12 Fair Dillon 24, 2; 6 Okoura 60, 3. Also ran —16 Trixie Maid, 9 AYyunn, 5 Electric Huon, 11 Prince Charlie, 7 Nell Ringer, 1 Locanda Child, 13 Alt. Harding, 4 Drake, 10 Eileen-Chimes. 14 Ivy Viking. 3 Bower Dillon, 15 Pegasus, 3 Polo Jim. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time. dinin 10 2-ssce. FLYING HANIHCAP, of 125 sovs; 0 furlongs.—l The Harp (Emerson) 8.5, 1 : 3 Alurihaupi) 9.1. 2; 2 Siaosi 8.9, 3. The only starters. Won by a length, a. head- between second and third. Time lmin 16 2-osee. SNOWDEN TROT, of 115 sovs; 2 miles. —2 Polo Jim (Withers) 84, 1; 1 Asiiiev Dillon 84, 2; 13 Art. Harding scr, 3. Also ran —8 Kelburn, 4 Hard Knocks, 5 EVetric Huon, 9 Franzie Pointer, 10 Eileen Chimes, 12 Ivv Viking, 1 Rower Dillon, 3 Okoura, 11 Pegasus, 6 Bon Elect. Won by two lengths. Tin’iC, ’-min 51 l-ssec. RACECOURSE PULL HANDICAP, nf 100 sovs; 6 fulrongs.—3 Royal Despatch fßeale) 8.10, 1; 4 Bonatic 8.4, 2; I Calcite 7.7, 3. Also ran—2 Forgery. AYon by a neck, four lengths between second and third. ' Time, lmin 16 3-ssoc. , RRACKENDALE HANDICAP, of 115 sovs; 7 furlongs.—s His Majesty (Porter) 9.3. 1 ; 1 Brown Lady 8.9, 2: 2 Kilns 7.13, 3. Also van —4 Kuia, 7 Hiern, 3 Gav Life, 6 Rigid. AYon by n. nose, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB.

BONNY SPEC WINS HIGH CLASS HANDICAP. By Teieiciaph- -Press Association. AVELLNG'ION, March 28. 'The autumn meeting of the AYellington 'Trotting Club was a complete success. 'The weather was favourable, and there was a big attendance. The track was on the soft side, but the racing was good. Results- — IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP, _ of 125 sovs; 11 miles—-1 Steel AYire (Twomcv) 12. 1; 1 All Four ser, 2; 2 Tni Wildwood ser, 3. Also ran —4 First Imperial, 2 Wee Cus, 5 Silvio Logan, 9 Bara Gold, 10 Pointerwood, 7 Noble Dil'ou, 3 Little Huia. AYon by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third. 'Time, 3min 44soc. BEACH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 11 miles. —Shine Soon (B. Edwards) 3G, I ; 18 Direct Tod ser, 2; 3 Ariki scr, 3. Also ran —12 Hope Dillon, 4 Denver Wood, 15 May Brown, 19 Lunsdale, 16 Beattv, 17 Airman, 14 Dillon’s Pride, 8 His Pal, 10 Van Rich, 11 Golden Bubbles, 13 Lottie Advance, 6 Bold Bill, 1 Zolock Palm, 7 St. Fillan, 5 Pearl Coronado, 9 Henry Logan. 44 r ou by half a length, hall a length between second and third. Time, 3min 32sec. KAITOKE HANDICAP. of 125 sovs: 11 m iies.—l Hardy Grattan (E. Maidmeut) scr, .1 ; 5 (Molly Audubon GO, 2; 7 Sonne Jazz 192. 3. Also ran — 8 Hillgrove, 9 Miss Loda, 2 Black Palm, 1 Fancy Pronto; 3 AAhikciield, 6 Sarsaparilla. AYon by eight lengths, six lengths between second and third. 'Time, 4min 4S.scc. ARMSTRONG HANDICAP, of 500 sovs;'"2 miles. —1 Cardinal Logan (A. Hendrickson) scr, I ; 3 Becky Logan 12. 2: 7 Doctor Dillon 36, 3. Also ran —5 Talent, 8 Dick Dillon, 4 Native Chief, 2 Judge Hancock, 9 Fashion Queen, 6 All Bell. AA'on by two lengths, half a length between, second and third. Time, 4mili 37sec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; I mil“. —1 Fiipo (August) 12, 1 : 9 Bona 24, 2; 10 Shine Soon 36, 3. Also ran —l2 Kovin'ca. 1C Pillage, 8 Cm-a Tac ks, 2 His Pal, 14 Lunsdale, 13 Abundance’. 12 Direct Tod, 4 AVhy Worry. 6 Mahon’s Day, 7 Biddy Logan, 3 44'ieter Audubon. 11 Pearl Coronado. 15 Rita Rye. Won by two lengths, a. length between second and third. Time. 2min 19see. HIGH CLASS HANDICAP, of 400 sovs: 2 miles —9 Bonny Spee (R. 'Townley) 12. 1 ; 3 Betty Moko 48. 2; 4 John Mauritius 12. 3. Also ran—7 Young Blake, 5 AVilcl Lad. 8 Maugoutu. 2 Master Ando, 1 Peterwah. 6 Rose Bingen. This was the most exciting race of the daw Won by half a neck, a neck between second and third. Time, licln II l-osc’e. BELMONT HANDICAP, of 150 s-ivs; 2 livlcs. —3 Zo’oeh Palm (S M. August) 36. 1: 9 Van Rich 21 2; 11 M alum's. Day 21, 3. A ’so ran —5 t.ady

Balliu, 4 Peter Elect, 8 Sparkling Chimes, 12 Airman, .■() Golden Morn, 7 Denver Wood, 1 Ymcks, 1 Kihiringi, 2 Bold Bill. Won by a length, f two lengths between second and third. Time 4in.n 47see. , RECOVERY HANDICAP, of 22) sovs; 1 \ miles. —3 Talent (Frost) 36, 1; 1 All Bell 60, 2 ; 4 Go den Devon 48. 3. Also ran —2 Fetenvah, 5 Fashion Queen. AYon by a length, five length., between .second and third Time, 2mm 52sec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. In th a Improvers’ Handicap, All Fours led for I lie major part- ol the distance. In the final stages Steel 'Aire got in front and stayed there. Jii the Beach Haudieap Direct Tod was in the lead, with Lunsda e next, for some distance. Half a mile from home Shine Soon came away, and iron with something in hand. Ariki also came with a rattle and ran into third place. In th.o Kaitoke Handicap, Harold Grattan, a local horse, led from start to finish. Aioiiy Audubon and Some, Jazz slowly improved their positions, but could not get near Haro’d Grattan, who won by several lengths pulling up. Some Jazz broke badly at tho finish. The Armstrong Handicap was another good race. Talent and Native Chief lost ground at the start. Cardinal Logan, Becky Logan and Judge Hancock were prominent throughout. Fashion Queen also came into view tor a period. The winner, finishing strongly, won by three lengths. Doctor Dillon was six lengths away, and just beat Judge Hancock for third p'acc. In the. Members’ Handicap (saddle), the hack mark horses were among tho others when half tho distance had been covered. Cora Tacks vas in the lead for most of the way, but in the eoneluding stages Firpo cut down all opposition and finished two good lengths ahead of Bonn. Shine Soon just beating Cora Tacks for thir l place. The AVinehester mare Bonny Spec, and Master Ando came away from the others in the High Class Handicap, the former heading the field for a mile. Then Master Ando trotted to the front, hut Bonny Slice again displaced him. Betty Aloko and John Mauritius came strongly in the last couple of iur ongs, and in a great- finish, Betty Aloko almost got up, while John Mauritius nppearod to be in line with Bonny Spec. The judge gave Bonny Spec the verdict by half a neck, though evidently many thought Betty Atoka luhl won. In the Belmont Handicap the hackmark horses soon .‘line into tile limelight. In tlie concluding stages Znlock Palm beat A 7 ni> Rich by a length, with ALibon’s Day . two lengths behind. In the final race, of tiie day All Roll and • Petcrwah wore well supported. Talent and All Bel! alternated in the lead until near home, when Tafi-nt came away to win easily by two lengths, Golden Devon just beating Petcnvnh for third place. C.J.C. AUTUAIN AIFETING.

ADDITIONAL HANDICAPS. By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, March 27. The following are additional handicap j for tiie first day ol the C.J.C. autumn meeting:— KILDARE HURDLES, of 300 sovs; I*2 miles. —Alani' Colours 11.13, Projector 10.13, AATiarnclitfe 9.13, Asleep 9.L2, Red Kriss 9.3, Kapuna 9.0, Ills Majesty 9.0, Coastguard 9.0. RUSSLEY PLATE, of 300 sovs; 5 furlongs.— Note 8.13, Spode 8.13, Vertigern 8.3, Aly.son 7.13, Paper Bov 7.11, Young Loehinvnr 7.11, Kilbox 7.6, David Garrick 7.6, Delicious 7.4, Assurance 7.2, Battlement 7.2, Bronstell 7.0, Power 7.0, Lancer 7.0, Ziirisee 7.0. Ali.ss Flightv 7 (), Couleur do Rose 7.0, Lady Swi nfcon 7.'.). GTMCK ACK H AND ICA L\ of 250 pov.s ; (5 furlongs.—Victory Bond 9.-I. ilosoiior 9.3, Pink Note S. 11, liis Ma- ’<' i-v S.IO. Kefoipt 8.10, Sorotina 8.9, jMinotus 8.9, Booster 8.3, Rapier 83, Grey Lass 7.12, Precious 7.11, Gold Brick 7.9, "Royal Despatch 7.8, Frivolous 7. 7, Kilris 7.6, A r io!et H. 7.3, Berinthia 7.0, Polio 7.0. Bonatic 7.0, Calcite 7.0, Gay Life 7.0, Forgery 7.0, Phantasy 7.0, Savanora UO, Philanderer 7.0, Brighlliug 7.0, Gay Lassie 7.0.

SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; 9 furlongs.—Gold Light 10.1, Count Cavour .10.1, Listening Post 9.6, Deucalion 8.9, Mountain Lion 8.9, Bnldowa 8.4, Tommy Dodd S.l, Fool’s Paradise 7 13, Ravenna 7.1. Tarloton 7.9, Haze 7.9, Olundhu 7 0, Overdrawn 7.5, Rivalry 7.5, Los Ambus 7.0, Fresco 7.0, Retrospect 7.0. Mantua 7.0, (Mount Marta 7.0. Ena re 7 0. COURTENAY AYELTER. of 350 sovs; 1 mile. —Tar'eton 3.9, Los Ambus 9.8, Footfall 9.5, The Harp 9.4, Miss Minerva 9.3, Clandhu 9 3, Agitato 3.12, Chiekwhoat 8.11, Zaragoza 8.11, Retrosviect 8.10, Centrepiece 8.10, Knave 8.9, AVili Oakland 8.1, Rovnl Despatch 8.9, Bon Skirl 8.0. AUTUMN PLATE, of 300 sovs: 1 mile. —Roman Archer 9.0, iloseuor 8.13, Receipt 8.9, Corinthic 5.6, Rapier 8.5. Piuthair 8.2, Mime 7.3, Clare Crag 7.9. Gav Queen 7.6, Sporting Girl 7.0. Bon Skirl 7.0. Phantasy 7.0, Lucinda 7.0, AA’aterlnw 7.0. Kilcannich 7.0, Lady Clarenceux 7.0. RIVERTON ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Cross A sso (.in', ion. INVERCARGILL, March 28. The following arc the acceptances for the Riverton Racing Club's autumn meeting : TRIAL HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs.—King Cup' 3.0, Spear Maid 8.6, French Belle 8.0, Swimashore 8.0, Jolly Fellow 8.0, Flying Mist 8.0, Ballymena Lass 8.0, Cassolette 8.0, Bri'dit Plumes 8.0, Soldier’s Dream 8.0. ' AVATAU STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs; 2 miles.—Mazama JO.B, Avispado 9.12 Osternnui 9.12, July Spark 9.9, Irish King 9.7, De Cruse 9.V, Mystic Bov 9.7, Koruki 9.7, Grand Fleet 9.7. APARIMA HANDICAP, of 245 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Lava. 9.0, Warhaven 8.10, Circulat.on 8.9, Eaton Bells 8.8, A7aidamo 8.2, Clontarf 8.2, Dancing Days 8.3, Soltoe 8.0, Fulmar 8.0, Ecuador 7.9, Hallmark 7.7, Bugle Note 7.7, jack o’ Lantern 7.7. LONGAVOOD HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs. —Pink Note 9.3, Blue Dragoon 8.0, Solzia, 7.13, Bran Pie 7.10 Paris 7.7, Jack o’ Lantern, Obligio, Highburn, Flight, Bilbo, Swintashorc. RIVERTON CUP, of 500 sovs; li miles. —Mountain Lion 9.3, Tommy Dodd 9.2, Ravenna. 8.9, Geianial 7.12, The Cheat 7.12, Full Swing 7.5, Kill'll lie 7.5, Heather Lad 7.4, Apache 7.4, Queen Balboa 7.2, Roman Archer 7.0. GREAT WESTERN STEEPLECHaSIv of 450 sovs ; 3 miles. — Kipling 11.9, Frenchman 11.2, Uncle Bob 10.10, Mettle Drift 9.6, Greenstone 9.0, Blazing Light 9.0. 471.31 TORS’ HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs—-Pink Note 9.3, Frivol 8.6, .Irish 8.5, Miss Wmkio 8.3, Blue Dragoon 8.0, Schottisciie 7.13, Bran Pie 7.10, Silver Lining 7.8, Diviuial 7.7, Rippling Lake 7.7, Quarrelsome 7.5, Spear Maid i.2, French Belle 7.0. POURAKINO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; L mile.—Happy Days 9.0, Lava. 8.12, AA'arhaveu 8.8, Heather Lad 5.3, Queen Balboa 8.2, Soltoe 8.0, Bloom, 7.10, Fraiieaise 7.5, Kilbarry 7.4, Obligio 7.0, Soldier’s Pride 7.0, Fairy Ring 7.0, Roman Archer 7.0. FRANKLIN RACING CLUB. CUP TO SPOONY. By Telegrunli—Press Association. PUKKKOHK, Mim:h 27. The Franklin races were held to-day in line, hut dull weather The course was heavy, as a result of rain yesterday. The attendance waa large, ami

the totalisatnr handled £21,0-1-1. .tactician tell opposite the one o.siire in the first round m the Clip, broke a leg, and was destroyed. the rider (Caminiek), was injured. At a subsequent inquiry, Nixon, rider of Gala Day, was .suspended for a fortnight lor, boring, he being held responsible for the accident. J. Grav, ruler of Golden Krist in the AVaiuku Hack AYelter, was cautioned for careless riding and interfering with Appellant. Results: — BOAIBAV HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Sevang (Cammick) 7.8, 1; Bahama 7.8, 2; Praiseworthy 7.10, 3. 'Twenty started. Won hv a neek. 'Line, lmin 19,-iec. JUMPERS’ FLAT, of 150 sovs; 13 furlongs.—West Abbey (Stanway) 9.4, I; Knighthood 9.2, 2; Kawmi 9.2, 3. 'Thirteen sin vied. A\ on by a neek. 'l ime. 3min 2 2-ssec. BUCKLAND. HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Qiiincoma (Kee.smg) 8.10, 1 ; Judge’s Box 7.5, 2; Golden Autumn' 7.5-, 3. Eleven ran. AYon by half a length. Time, liii. n 33 2-ssee. FRANKLIN CUP, of 300 sovs; M miles,—-Spoony (W. Baghy) 8.0, 1; Barometer 7.8, 2; Raeefui 7.1, 3. Also ran —Surveyor, Ruapapa, Gala Day, Master Doon, Tactician, Queen Emerald, AVec Puriri, Right and Left AVon bv half a length. 'Time, 2m:n 13 3-ssec. 'AVAIUKU AVELTER, of 125 sovs; 7 furlongs.— Quinvardia (Keesing) 8.0, 1 ; Golden Krist 8.0, 2; Maveelish 8.12, 3. Fifteen started. AVon by threequarters of a length. Time, lmin 34 4-ssee. TUAKAU FLYING AVELTER , of 200 sovs; 6 furlongs.—King Merv (linker) 8.10, L; Roval Blood 9.3. 2; Dan Quin 7.3, 3. A'so ran—Pompey, Grace. A.bbey. Won by two 'ongth.s. 'lime, lmin 18 2-sseo. RAM ARAM. A HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; 5 furlongs.— Ruffles (Kee.sing) 7.5, 1; Quineoma 8.10, 2; Praiseworthy 7.0. 3: 'Thirteen started. AVon by two lengths. 'Time, Lmin 4 4-ssec. PUKEKOHE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Sleepy Sol (AA r . Bagbv) 7.11, 1 ; Mosaic 7.1.1, 2; Uralla 8.0,' 3. Also ran—Cur nigh more, Prince .Abbey, Exactly, Gold Fern, Namiitere, Queen Emerald. AVon by half a length, dime, limin 33 2-ssec.